Drought Crisis in Southwest Virginia | Richmond News

Southwest Virginia is facing one of its worst droughts on record, with Roanoke getting just 57% of its usual rainfall—officials are urging voluntary water cuts. Governor Spanberger prefers community action over mandates, meeting with leaders at Smith Mountain Lake to outline the state’s response. Water experts like Brian Key stress that water is essential for life, not just convenience, while Senator Peake adds a spiritual note: while only a higher power can bring rain, every person can help by conserving. The full impact may hit later this year during harvest, but now’s the time to act. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72c4247709621426